Crustless Spinach-Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups light cheddar cheese, grated
• 6 large egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F Coat 9-inch pie plate, preferably nonstick, with cooking spray; set aside.

2. 2

   In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add spinach and stir until moisture has evaporated, about 3 minutes longer.

3. 3

   Sprinkle cheese evenly in prepared pie plate. Top with spinach mixture.

4. 4

   In medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, egg, cottage cheese, red pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Pour egg mixture evenly over spinach.

5. 5

   Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until set. Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.